FYRO Macedonia

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, officially the Republic of Macedonia is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Country is bordered with Serbia on the north, Bulgaria onthe east, Albania on the west and Greece on the south. The country's capital is Skopje, with more than 500.000 inhabitants. In ancient hostory Macedonia is famous for its rulers Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great. Macedonia is rich with mountains and sourcees of water. Macedonia has a transitional climate from Mediterranean to continental. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are moderately cold. The country has 3 national parks Mavrovo, Galičica and Pelister. Tourism is an important part of the economy of the Republic of Macedonia. The country's large abundance of natural and cultural attractions make it an attractive destination of visitors. It receives about 700,000 tourists annually. Orthodox Christianity is the majority faith of the Republic of Macedonia making up 64.7% of the population, the vast majority of which belong to the Macedonian Orthodox Church. Orthodox Christianity is the majority faith of the Republic of Macedonia making up 64.7% of the population, the vast majority of which belong to the Macedonian Orthodox Church. Famous landmarks of the country are the Church of St. John at Kaneo, St. Sophia Cathedral, Pelister National Park, Paintings in St. Panteleimon Church, Monastery of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa in Strumica, The Dojran Lake in the town of Dojran, the city of Ohrid located on the shores of Lake Ohrid, the Church of St. Clement in Skopje, Skopje Aqueduct and many more.